BISMARCK, N.D. (AP Dec 19, 2012) – Taxable sales and purchases in North Dakota during July, August and September grew nearly 23 percent compared to the third quarter of last year, to more than $6.7 billion.
 
     Tax Commissioner Cory Fong says North Dakota’s wholesale and retail trade sectors were strong performers in the third quarter. Thirteen of 15 industries reported growth during the third quarter of 2012.  Two sectors reported a slowdown: educational, health care and social services, and transportation and warehousing.
 
     The western oil patch cities of New Town, Tioga and Watford City all saw large percentage increases in taxable sales over the year.

In the area, third quarter 2012 Taxable Sales and Purchases compared to third quarter 2011.

Stutsman County…$71,496,971 up 5.07%

Jamestown.. $68,812,573. up 5.36%

Barnes County… $23,443,760 up 7.4%

Valley City… $21,591,775 up 7.2%

Foster County… $16,656,512 down 1.38%

Carrington… $16,438,455 down 1.55%

Others include…

LaMoure County…$12,084,685  up 5.28%

Dickey County…$11,033,782 down 2.92%

Griggs County…$5,863,313 down 4.49%